Police Academy Graduate

Manhattan Beach Police Department; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Manhattan Beach Police Department is seeking qualified lateral officers to join our team at a state-of-the-art safety facility by the beach. The role encompasses patrols, crime prevention, and responding to calls for service in a vibrant California city with a strong community focus.

The position offers opportunities for specialization in Detective, Traffic, or S.W.A.T. assignments, with emphasis on teamwork, integrity, and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Patrols an assigned area on foot or by vehicle and enforces Federal and State laws, and local ordinances and regulations pertaining to public safety and law enforcement; observes designated areas in which significant crime has been reported.
• Responds to radio calls and citizen requests for protection of life, property and public assistance.
• Appears at scenes of crime and public disorder and determines proper course of action; provides first aid or CPR as first responder for persons in need of medical assistance; investigates suspicious vehicles or persons; and restores proper flow of traffic.
• Gives verbal warnings and prepares citations, crime reports, arrest reports, patrol reports, vehicular incident and pursuit forms, injury reports, collision reports, impounded, and property reports.
• Conducts preliminary investigations of disturbances, burglaries, thefts, armed robberies, vehicle accidents, deaths, or other types of incidents involving possible violation of public safety statutes.
• Assists with crime scene investigations and the handling and preservation of evidence; arrests suspects and completes booking reports.
• Questions suspects and interviews victims and witnesses; examines conditions of accident and crime scenes; notes and reports traffic hazards; takes written statements; completes police field reports and writes supplementary reports; and testifies in Court regarding facts, circumstances, and violations.
• Completes follow-up investigations and monitors status of parolees and individuals on probation status, including Court orders.
• Intervenes in private or public disputes to protect the public and maintain order; and assists other law enforcement agencies and public safety personnel in responding to calls.
• Develops and maintains positive relations with citizens, business owners, schools, other community members, and attends public meetings; provides safety or traffic control services for parades, various public activities and events.
• Participates in daily police briefings, exercises, training courses, and programs; demonstrates proficiency at shooting range.
• When assigned to Detective section, conducts criminal and civil case investigations; interviews victims, witnesses, suspects, and other parties to obtain leads; and establishes the nature and causes of potential crimes and violations of statutes.
• When assigned to Traffic detail, also enforces specialized Traffic and Motor Vehicle Codes and prepares traffic and collision reports and investigation records; sets up DUI monitoring; coordinates work with Department of Motor Vehicles and Courts; attends meetings, prepares logs, and makes presentations.
• When assigned to S.W.A.T. Team, responds to emergency ca

Job description

JOIN THE MBPD TEAM

The City of Manhattan Beach welcomes qualified lateral candidates who share our values to join our team! Work by the beach and enjoy working at a state-of-the-art Police and Fire Safety Facility, housing the latest in public safety technology. MBPD employs approximately 65 sworn and 43 civilian full-time employees, and operates under two Bureaus - Administration/Investigations and Field Operations.

*A recruitment bonus of 3% - 10% of starting base salary is available to new hires at the time of appointment to Police Officers

OUR VALUES

Trust, Honesty, Integrity, Professionalism, Teamwork, Loyalty, Pride

We will strive to always exceed the expectations of those we serve, focus on being positive and optimistic, and treat everyone with the highest level of professionalism.

ABOUT THE CITY

Manhattan Beach, the city of “Sun, Sand, and Sea,” is an exciting and beautiful beach community located in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County. Incorporated in 1912, the City’s population is approximately 35,000.

Encompassing over two miles of beachfront, Manhattan Beach is an active and vibrant city serving as host to nationally renowned volleyball tournaments, festivals, and events year-round. It is also home to movie studios and a number of fine dining and shopping establishments.

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, patrols an assigned area and enforces public safety laws, codes, and regulations; engages in crime prevention activities; responds to calls for assistance including completing records and reports; carries out special collateral assignments in the protection of life and property; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

The Police Officer is distinguished from the Police Sergeant, who serves as the first line supervisor, and has responsibility for the development, coordination, and evaluation of sworn personnel that are part of a work shift, division, or bureau. Police Officers may work special assignments, such as S.W.A.T., K-9, and Field Training Officer.

Academy Graduate/ Police Officer is an apprentice level specification in which incumbent has graduated from a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Certified Basic Academy training program, but have not received a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate with a comparable agency. Incumbent performs under direct supervision and generally do not perform police officer duties independently until the successful completion of field training.

Police Officer is a journey level specification. Positions at this level are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from Academy Graduate/Police Officer, or when filled from the outside, require current employment as a peace officer as specified in California State Penal Code Section 830.1, or Section 830.0 (a) - (d). Appointment to Police Officer requires that the employee perform the full range of duties and meet the qualification standards for the specification.

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class.

• Patrols an assigned area on foot or by vehicle and enforces Federal and State laws, and local ordinances and regulations pertaining to public safety and law enforcement; observes designated areas in which significant crime has been reported.
• Responds to radio calls and citizen requests for protection of life, property and public assistance.
• Appears at scenes of crime and public disorder and determines proper course of action; provides first aid or CPR as first responder for persons in need of medical assistance; investigates suspicious vehicles or persons; and restores proper flow of traffic.
• Gives verbal warnings and prepares citations, crime reports, arrest reports, patrol reports, vehicular incident and pursuit forms, injury reports, collision reports, impounded, and property reports.
• Conducts preliminary investigations of disturbances, burglaries, thefts, armed robberies, vehicle accidents, deaths, or other types of incidents involving possible violation of public safety statutes.
• Assists with crime scene investigations and the handling and preservation of evidence; arrests suspects and completes booking reports.
• Questions suspects and interviews victims and witnesses; examines conditions of accident and crime scenes; notes and reports traffic hazards; takes written statements; completes police field reports and writes supplementary reports; and testifies in Court regarding facts, circumstances, and violations.
• Completes follow-up investigations and monitors status of parolees and individuals on probation status, including Court orders.
• Intervenes in private or public disputes to protect the public and maintain order; and assists other law enforcement agencies and public safety personnel in responding to calls.
• Develops and maintains positive relations with citizens, business owners, schools, other community members, and attends public meetings; provides safety or traffic control services for parades, various public activities and events.
• Participates in daily police briefings, exercises, training courses, and programs; demonstrates proficiency at shooting range.
• When assigned to Detective section, conducts criminal and civil case investigations; interviews victims, witnesses, suspects, and other parties to obtain leads; and establishes the nature and causes of potential crimes and violations of statutes.
• When assigned to Traffic detail, also enforces specialized Traffic and Motor Vehicle Codes and prepares traffic and collision reports and investigation records; sets up DUI monitoring; coordinates work with Department of Motor Vehicles and Courts; attends meetings, prepares logs, and makes presentations.
• When assigned to S.W.A.T. Team, responds to emergency ca